Article: Choosing the right fishing rod shouldn't be taken lightly.(The Dallas Morning News)

Byline: Ray Sasser

DALLAS _ Walk into any well-stocked fishing tackle store, and you might be overwhelmed by the assortment of fishing rods available to the modern angler. How do you choose the best rod for your personal use?

The choice is difficult for a novice angler. How long does the rod need to be? What about material _ graphite versus fiberglass? Does fishing rod action really matter? Should you buy a spinning rod or a casting rod?

Rod selection largely depends on where you fish and what kind of fish you like to catch. If the answer is sand bass, crappie and bluegills, it's hard to beat a light-action spinning rod that's about 5 to 5 { ...

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